It seems like forever since we last heard about the planned big screen adaptation of Hot Wheels, but now it looks like Legendary Pictures is revving up its engines on the Mattel toy adaptation with Justin Lin (Star Trek Beyond) signing on to produce and direct the film. Lin – who may also co-finance the […]
Takara Tomy teases new Zoids project
Japanese company Takara Tomy has teased the return of Zoids, launching a website which features the following teaser image, along with the caption, “A new Zoids project has started! Coming Soon”. Here’s the teaser image featuring a Shield Liger and a human soldier… The website itself no indication as to what’s being teased, be it a new […]
Make Yours Marvel with Eaglemoss Collections
Earlier this month we brought you a look at the range of DC goodies from Eaglemoss Collections, but if you’re more of a Marvel person you need not feel left out as there’s also a rather splendid selection of collectibles on offer for fans of the House of Ideas. The Classic Marvel Figurine Collection Way back […]
Amazon to explore the rivalry between Hasbro and Mattel with Toy Wars drama
Amazon has announced that it is set to explore the rivalry between American toy giants Hasbro and Barbie with Toy Wars, which will see Josh Gad (The Angry Birds Movie) starring and co-writing with Josh Schwartz (The O.C.) and Ryan Dixon (Opening Night). Schwartz is set to serve as showrunner, with Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) […]
Rumoured details on LEGO’s DC Super Hero Girls sets
Back in April of 2015, Warner Bros. announced the launch of DC Super Hero Girls, a new female-centred line of animated projects, toys, books and apparel; the original announcement also included a range of LEGO sets, and now thanks to Eurobricks user CM4Sci (via The Brick Fan) it seems we have details on said sets, which […]
National Toy Hall of Fame announces finalists for Class of 2016
The Strong has announced this year’s finalists for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame, with the contenders including Care Bears, Clue, Dungeons & Dragons, Fisher-Price Little People, Nerf, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Transformers and Uno, along with bubble wrap, pinball and swings. Only two or three of the above will make their way into […]
Expand your DC collection with Eaglemoss!
With DC Comics back on top of the comic book charts for the first time since 2013 following its Rebirth relaunch, Eaglemoss Collections is catering to fans new and old with a range of rather fantastic DC-themed products, including graphic novels, figurines and other merchandise. DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection If you’re new to the world of […]
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum (76060) Review
Gary Collinson reviews LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum… 2016 has been a rather solid year for LEGO’s Marvel Super Heroes line; we’ve had some excellent Captain America: Civil War tie-ins and Spider-Man sets (including Spider-Man: Ghost Rider Team-Up, which I absolutely loved), and now the folks at LEGO have one other treat […]
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes – Batman: Scarecrow Harvest of Fear (76054) Review
Gary Collinson reviews LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes – Batman: Scarecrow Harvest of Fear… Having featured earlier this year in LEGO’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice tie-in sets, The Dark Knight returns this summer as the star attraction with two new LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes offerings: Killer Croc Sewer Smash, and the subject of this […]
UPDATE: Ghostbusters reboot toys already hitting bargain bins ahead of film’s release
Things just seem to keep going from bad to worse for Sony and its upcoming Ghostbusters reboot. The Paul Feig-directed film has had to contend with a major backlash from many fans from the moment it was first announced, the trailer became the most disliked in YouTube history, and rumours are swirling that Sony has a […]
